Accessible cinema at the ASTOR Film Lounge Frankfurt
Between 05 and 11. March, the ASTOR Film Lounge shows the French film "Understand the Béliers" barrier-free for the deaf
The Astor Film Lounge presents "Understand the Béliers", a wonderful French comedy, which was rightly awarded the rating of especially valuable. What is also special is that this film can also be experienced barrier-free for the deaf for the first time. All you need is your smartphone and the app STARKS - barrier-free cinema with subtitles. The app STARKS makes subtitles accessible by automatically recognizing the film and synchronously displaying the subtitles via the smartphone display. Starks is available in the AppStore for iOS and on Google Play.
The film "Understand the Béliers" tells the life of a French family. Young Paula lives in the countryside with her deaf-mute parents and brother, who is also deaf-mute. She helps on the farm and also has to support her father in his candidacy for mayor. There is little time for her own needs. When her new music teacher discovers her extraordinary voice and encourages her to study singing in Paris, the girl is caught in a conflict between her personal life's dream and her responsibility to her family.
Those wishing to secure a seat for the accessible film experience can purchase tickets now by visiting: (http://frankfurt.astor-filmlounge.de/klassik-programm.html) or reserve them. This is of course also possible directly on site at the cinema.
About the ASTOR Film Lounge Frankfurt, Zeil 112-114, Frankfurt
The ASTOR Film Lounge is Germany's first premium cinema with locations in Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne, Munich. No popcorn, no queuing in long lines, instead finger food, selected wines and service right up to the cinema seat. In Frankfurt, guests are greeted by a doorman before being taken by express lift to the top floor of Frankfurt's Zeilgalerie. Free cloakroom, a welcome drink and an inviting roof terrace with a view of the Frankfurt skyline make a visit to the cinema before or after the film a memorable experience. An elegant cinema hall with first-class technical equipment, an oversized ceiling chandelier and comfortable armchairs with adjustable backrests and generous row spacing invite you to feel as if you are in a large living room